Anchor means for wallet pockets



L. SEAMON ANCHOR MEANS FOR WALLET POCKETS Jan. 19, 1954 4 Sheets-$heet 1 Filed Feb. 5', 1951 LOUIS SEAMON INVENTOR WM FIG-.4

ATTORNEY Jan. 19, 1954 V, L, EAMON 2,666,467

ANCHOR MEANS FOR WALLET POCKETS Filed Feb. 3, 1951 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 Jan. 1954 L.SEAMON I 2,666,467

I I ANCHOR MEANS FOR WALLET POCKETS Filed Feb. 3, 1951 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 FIG.9 I

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ANCHOR MEANS FOR WALLET POCKETS Filed Feb. 3, 19s1 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 (/11. LOUIS SEAMON INVEN OR BMW ATTORN Patented Jan. 19, 1954 UNITED OF ICE ANCHUR, ME ANS FOR WALLET POCKETS: .Imuis/Searr on, Brooklyn, N. 'Y.

App lioati'on Fcbruary 3, 1951, SerialNo. 209,242

'5 Glaims 1 This invention relates to wallets, billfolds and the like.

An object of this inventionisto provide'anovel and improved pocket construction "for wallets or similar articles.

A further object'hereof'is to-prov idepocket constructions for wallets made of plies o f sheet material associated in a novel and improved :m'annerespecially-- adapted-for single or double card carrying pockets usually incorporated in wallet structures-.-

Still a further object hereof--isto-provide a novel pocket construction of the character mentioned'which is cheapand easy to manufacture and eflicient in carrying out the purposes for Which they are designed.

Still a furtherobjectof this-invention is to pro- 'vide methods foranchoring-the pocket material. This anchor not only improves the construction but reinforces the -pocket and maintains its correct form and allows more cards to be placed into the pocket. Thisconstruction also makes 'it possible to make the pockets with a great deal less material since a required lap over can be made considerably shorter because of the novel anchoring means herein employed;

Ihis application is acontinuation inpart'01? my application Serial No. 12?;(146f-filed-Novem her 14, 1949, now abandoned.

With the above andother objects in view, the invention will be hereinafter more particularly described, and the combination and arrangement of parts will be shown in the acc mpanying drawings and pointed out in the claims. which form part of this specification.

Reference will now behad to the drawings, wherein like numerals of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, in which:

Figurel is a plan view of an assembled wallet having anchored'pockets embodying the invention.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken online 2--2 'inFigure 1.

Figurefiis a view showing-the-wallet shown in Figures 1 and 2 in partly folded position andshowing a doubletongue and groove anchoring arrangement.

Figure '4 is a viewo'i a blank from-which the wallet shown in Figures 1' to 3 inclusive is made.

Figure 5 is .a plan 'viewofa modified-assembled wallet embodying. the invention.

Figure 6tis a cross-sectional view taken on line 6+fiin Figure 5'.

Figure '7.is a view showing the wallet-shown in Figures 5 and 6, in partly folded positionfand showing a two-piece anchor and strapstitch'ed together.

'Figure.-8'isa plan view of .a blank from which the wallet shown in Figures 5 to 7 inclusive is made.

Figure 9'is :a plan view'of "another modified a ssembled wallet embodying theinvention.

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional 'viewtaken on line Ill-ell]. in Figure 9:

Figure .111 is aview show-ingythe wallet shown in Figures 9 and 10, in partly folded position, and showing a one-piece anchorand strap glued together.

Figure-'12 is .a .planview oifia. blank from which the. wallet shownin-Figures 9 130:11'fiIlC111SiVBfiS made.

Figure 13 is apla'n view of another modified assembled wallet embodying the invention.

Figure.- 14 is a cross-sectional view taken on line -l4l'4:iin- Figure 13.

Figure 15 is a view showing the wallet shown in Figures 13 and 14, in'partly folded position, :and showing. a one-piece anchor sewed to the center walls :of the pockets.

Figure .16 is a plan view of a blank from which the Wallet shown in Figures 13 to 15 inclusive :is made.

' In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the-:nwnera l l0 indicates a wallet-or billfold made from'a-tblank lil out from a strip of leather or other flexible material suitable for the purpose.

The blank H "includes a rectangular portion 1.2 which formsthe rear or outer wall of the bill- .foldand which is provided intermediate its ends with transversefold lines 13 defining a central ihinge.

Integrally connected to the lower edge of the :wall --I Zand arrangedon opposite sides of the fold lines l3 are two flaps l4 and 15, each of Which-is lfoldable along a line lat upwardly upon the wall Thefiaps 14 and 5 form the front walls of card 'carrying pockets l1 and it; The flap M .has zfoldably connected to its loweredge a section '20 adapted to be folded along'a lin 2| upwardly :and over andrearwardly upon the flap M. "The 'ifl'ap J 5. has ioldably connected to one edge ase'ctio'n 2 3j'adaptedto be folded along a line 24 up- 5'0 'wardly andover and rearwardly upon theiflap 1'5; Thelines '2! and Mare in alignment.

Atra'nsparent window25 i formed in the flap 14:50 as to allow reading of an identification card :(not shown)- w-ithou't removing it fromv the ipocke't 3| 1.

This invention is particularly directed to the construction of a center anchor 39 for interengagement with the rear portion of the pocket material, that is, with the sections 29 and 23. The anchor 39, as shown in Figur 4, is bifurcated and consists of two branches or forks 3| having tongues or fingers 32 extending laterally toward each other.

In the partly folded position of the wallet, shown in Figur 3, the tongues 32 are shown in interengagement with grooves or openings 34, 34, laterally positioned in the sections 29 and 23. (See Figure 4.)

In this interengaged position, the latch-shaped fingers 32 hold and prevent the rear portion of the pocket material from lifting up and thus maintain the shape of the pockets I1 and I8.

In the assembled position shown in Figures 1 and 2, a stay or panel 35 is placed rearward of the flap I4 and I5 and conceals the center anchor.

It is to be noted that the forks 3! of the anchor 30 are preferably made slightly longer than that required. These extra lengths of the forks make it possible for the fingers 32 to slide in the openlugs 34. There is thus provided a yieldable intcrengagement which permits the forks to slide slightly through the openings.

When an excess of cards are placed in the pockets I1 and it, the forks ar pulled out slightly from the openings 34 till the fingers 32 come into engagement with the walls defining said openlugs and this stops further enlargement of the pockets. This arrangement provides means for taking care of an overcrowding of the pockets without spoiling their appearance. It is to be noted that while the wallet disclosed herein is.

designed to take care of an excess of cards or other articles placed in the pockets, that the anchor piece remains in operation at all times, even when there is no excess of articles in the pockets.

The billfold It has end flaps ill which in assembled relation are folded over and glued t the flaps I4 and I5. A top flap 38 is also used and is folded over and glued to the inner surface of the outer wall I2.

As shown in Figures 5 to S inclusive, there is provided a modified wallet or billfold 49 made from a blank 4| cut from a strip of leather or other flexible material suitable for the purpose.

The blank 4! includes a rectangular portion 42 which forms the outer wall of the billfold and which is provided intermediate its ends with transverse fold lines defining a. central hinge.

Integrally connected to the lower edge of the wall 42 and arranged on opposite sides of the fold lines 43 are two flaps 44 and 45, each of which is foldable along a line 45 upwardly upon the wall 42.

The flaps 44 and 45 form the front walls of card carrying pockets 4"! and 43. The flap 44 has foldably connected to its lower edge a section 59 adapted to be folded along a line 5| upwardly and over and rearwardly upon the flap 44. The

flap 45 has foldably connected to its lower edge a section 53 adapted to b folded along a line 54 upwardly and over and rearwardly upon the placed rearward of the flaps 44 and 45 and conceals the center anchor 60.

The modified billfold 49 has end flaps 61 and 58 which in assembled relation are folded over and pass through slots 69 and 19 respectively,

and are retained in assembled relation thereby.

A top flap II is also used and is folded over and glued to the inner surface of the outer wall 42. In assembled relation, the sections 59 and 53 are secured by stitching I3 to the flaps 44 and 45 respectively.

As shown in Figures 9 to 12 inclusive, there is provided another modified wallet or billfold 89 made from a blank 8| cut from a strip of leather or other flexible material suitable for the purpose.

The blank BI includes a rectangular portion 32 which forms the outer wall of the billfold and which is provided intermediate its ends with transverse fold lines 83 defining a central hinge.

Integrally connected to the lower edge of the wall 82 and arranged on opposite sides of the fold lines 83 are two flaps 84 and 85, each of which is foldable along a line 86 upwardly upon the wall 82.

The flaps 84 and form the front walls of card carrying pockets 8! and 88. The flap 84 has fol-dably connected to its lower edge a section 99 adapted to be folded along a line 9| upwardly and over and rearwardly upon the flap 84. The flap 85 has foldably connected to its lower edge a section 93 adapted to be folded along a line 94 upwardly and over and rearwardly upon the flap 85. The lines 9| and 94 are in alignment.

It is to be noted that the sections 99 and 93 are integrally connected with a central bar port1on 95.. This modified form of the invention is particularly directed to the construction of a bar type center anchor I09 for interengagement with the bar portion 95. The anchor I99, as

shown in Figure 12, has a portion folded over on line IOI and glued to the bar portion 95, as shown in Figure 11.

In this interengaged position, the anchor I90 holds and prevents the rear portion of the pocket material from lifting up and thus maintains the shape of the pockets 81 and 88. In the assembled position shown in Figures 10 and 11, a stay or panel I05 is placed rearward of the flaps 84 and 85 and conceals the center anchor I99.

The modified billfold 90 has end flaps I91 and .IIIB which in assembled relation are folded over and pass through slots I99 and III) respectively and are retained in assembled relation thereby. A top flap III is also used and is folded over and glued to the inner surface of the outer wall 82. In assembled relation, the sections 99 and 93 are secured at their outer ends by stitching .I I3 to the flaps 84 and 85 respectively. As shown in Figures 13 to 16 inclusive, there is provided another modified wallet or billfold I20 made from a blank I2I out from a strip of leather or other flexible material suitable for the purpose.

aeeamv The blank I2I includes a rectangular portion I22 which forms the outer wall of the billfold and which is provided intermediate its ends with transverse fold lines I23 defining a central hinge.

Integrally connected to the lower edge of the wall I22 and arranged on opposite sides of the fold lines I23 are two flaps I 24 and I 25, each of which is foldable along a line I25 upwardly upon the wall I22.

The flaps I24 and I25 form the front walls of card carrying pockets I 21 and I20. The flap I24 has foldably connected to its lower edge a section I 30 adapted to be folded along a line I3I upwardly and over and rearwardly upon the flap I24. The flap I25 has foldably connected to its lower edge a section I33 adapted to be folded along a line I34 upwardly and over and rearwardly upon the flap I25. The lines I 3| and I34 are in alignment.

This modified form of the invention is particularly directed to the construction of a modified bar type center anchor I40 for interengagement with the rear portion of the pocket material, that is, with the sections I30 and I33. The anchor I40, as shown in Figure 15, is secured by stitching or stapling I45 to the sections I30 and I33.

In this interengaged position, the anchor I 40 holds and prevents the rear portion of the pocket material from lifting up and thus maintains the shape of the pockets I21 and I28. In the assembled position shown in Figures 13 and 14, a stay or panel I46 is placed rearward of the flaps I 24 and I25 and conceals the center anchor I40.

The modified billfold I20 has end flaps I41 and I48. The flap I4! is folded over and passed through a slot I49 and is retained in assembled relation thereby. The flap I48 is folded over and retained in assembled relation to the flap I 25 by a snap fastener I50.

A top flap I5I is also used and is folded over and glued to the inner surface of the outer wall I22. In assembled relation the sections I 30 and I 33 are secured at their outer ends by stitching I53 to the flaps I24 and I25 respectively.

It is to be noted that each wallet structure herein disclosed includes a stay and a sheet member forming a pocket with the stay. The sheet member is folded and free around the stay alon one side edge of the pocket.

It is also to be noted that the invention herein disclosed may be utilized for anchoring two pockets positioned at the central portion of the wallet or for anchoring a single pocket forming part of the wallet.

In accordance with the patent statutes I have described and illustrated the preferred embodiments of my invention, but it will be understood that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a wallet having at least one anchored pocket, comprising a rear wall and a front wall, and a stay rearward of said front wall; an edge portion of said front wall being folded around said stay to provide an overlapped portion, an-

chor means integral with and extending from the bottom of said rear wall in interengagement with said overlapped portion of said front wall, thereby preventing said overlapped portion from lifting up from the rear of said stay, and preventing deformation of said pocket.

2. In a wallet having at least one anchored pocket comprising a rear wall and a front wall and a stay rearward of said front wall; an upper edge portion of said front wall being folded around said stay to provide an overlapped portion, bifurcated anchor means integral with and extending from the bottom of said rear wall in interengagement with said overlapped portion of said front wall, the free end portion of said anchor means having latch fingers, said overlapped portion having openings adapted to receive said fingers, preventing said overlapped portion from lifting up from said stay, thereby preventing deformation of said pocket.

3. A wallet having an anchored pocket comprising a rear wall and a front wall, and a stay rearward of said front wall; said stay extending along one longitudinal edge of said pocket, an upper edge portion of said front wall being folded around said stay to provide an overlapped portion of said front wall, and an anchor extending from the bottom of said rear wall and secured to said overlapped portion.

4. A Wallet having an anchored pocket com prising a rear wall and a front wall, and a stay rearward of said front wall; an edge portion of said front wall being folded around said stay to provide an overlapped portion, and an element connecting said overlapped portion of said front wall to said rear wall for reinforcing and preventing deformation of said pocket.

5. In a wallet having at least one anchored pocket, comprising a rear wall and a front wall, and a stay rearward of said front wall; an edge portion of said front wall being folded around said stay to provide an overlapped portion having openings, anchor means integral with and extending from the bottom of said rear wall in interengagement with said overlapped portion of said front wall, thereby preventing said overlapped portion from lifting up from the rear of said stay, and preventing deformation of said pocket, said anchor means having forks of a length permitting sliding of the ends thereof through said openings, causing yieldable interengagement of said anchor means with said overlapped portion.

LOUIS SEAMON. 

